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With two defeats in two group matches, Turkiye was eliminated from the World Cup. Matias Galarza’s early goal gave Paraguay a 1-0 win against the Turks.
Updated on 20 Jun 2026
Ten Paraguayans removed Turkey from 2026 World Cup It was a brave defensive effort to seal a stunning 1-0 win after being dismissed before half-time, with the fastest goal of the competition proving the difference.
Burned after them a humiliating 4-1 defeat in the opening game and the United States, Paraguay went ahead when Matias Galarza rose from 25 meters (27 yards) and fired home after 64 seconds on Friday evening to eclipse Ismael Saibari’s 71st-minute strike Morocco won 1-0 against Scotland hours before.
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Encouraged by the sound of drums in the San Francisco Bay Area, Paraguay defended strongly against Turkey and played the second half with 10 men, after Miguel Almiron was sent off for the words he said to Mert Muldur with his hand over his mouth.
South America’s success meant that the US was confirmed as Group D winners after a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle.
The coach of the Turkish team, Vincenzo Montella, said that his players will fight not to win the tournament and this is a result that everyone should accept.
“I’m sad, but I’m also very proud of my players. They gave everything until the final whistle. That’s how football is,” he said.
A destructive turkey in front of the goal
Turkiye dominated the game, with 79 percent at one point, but paid the price for their poor finishing, cutting 32 trees but not creating nearly a copy of their big shots. Australia’s losing streak.
Turkiye was smart and a constant threat but collapsed in front of goal, with too many chances for the Juventus player. Kenan Yildiz and Real Madrid Arda Guler. Paraguay defended bravely and looked dangerous on the break in their few chances.
Known as “The Albirroja“, Paraguay last played in the World Cup in 2010, where they were eliminated by eventual champions Spain in the quarterfinals, their best ever run in the tournament.
Paraguayan goalscorer Galarza said it was one of the best days of his life.
“We showed our fighting spirit well even with one player down. God wanted this to happen in Paraguay like never before,” said the 24-year-old, on loan at Atlanta United from River Plate.
Red card for Paraguay: Almiron is sent off for keeping his mouth shut
Almiron was sent off in the first half after being replaced by Muldur, with the dismissal confirmed by the video assistant referee (VAR) as Paraguay led 1-0.
It was the first event of a new law used in the World Cup.
Players who cover their mouth with a hand, arm or shirt during a collision will receive a red card.
The law came into effect when Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni was accused of racial discrimination after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr kept his mouth shut.
